Enter The Tech Messiah - Origin Story

More and more I see religion being used as a method to control an agenda. It's always been a tool used by people to control the masses but lately it has become far more prominent a tool than I can remember in my lifetime. In the past the prominence of religious control always seems to go hand in hand with great religious abuses of power and I wonder if it is possible to have religion holding great power in a society and still have that power act in a responsible and ethical way. - from article USING RELIGION TO CONTROL OTHERS

Brian of Euphonic Dissonance here with the TECH MESSIAH ORIGIN STORY. We've posted this on some of the webpages but thought it might be nice to include it here in the blog. Enjoy our future apocalypse tale of a society willingly controlled by their own technology.



ENTER THE TECH MESSIAH

If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. - George Orwell - 1984

Brian Copeland and Sarah Star are working hard to bring their post apocalyptic world of the TECH MESSIAH to life on stages across America. A vision of a society that freely gives itself over to control by technology. THE WORSHIP OF TECHNOLOGY! A lesson in control and slavery. A warning about the power of religion. The TECH MESSIAH will soon come to life and evolve before your eyes. We welcome you to join us as we create the realm of the TECH MESSIAH.



TECH MESSIAH ORIGINS STORY

The TECH MESSIAH concept was introduced to us by our friend Brad Jennings. He introduced the idea of people worshiping or praying to their electronic devices (pda, mp3 player, iPhone, etc).



Brian tells us what happened next: "I couldn't stop dwelling on the conversation. So many of us run to buy the newest devices when they are released (Apple iPhone for example). We might even get a little angry if we don't get exactly what we want when we want it. We might take time out of our busy day to spend an allotted amount of time with our favorite electronic gadget. We admire the device as we push the buttons and tweak the knobs. Is this our ELECTRONIC HOUR OF PRAYER? Could this be a form of worship and is it possible that people would want to be controlled if they were kept happy and content with NEW TIME SAVING DEVICES - MORE MIND WASTING ACTIVITIES? Is it possible it's already happening and we're currently being controlled?



Now, combine that with every apocalypse movie I've ever seen (which is like all of them!!!) and we have the TECH MESSIAH PROJECT. A futuristic world that is already controlled by SOLID STATE RELIGION. Messages of control beamed over radio and drilled directly into minds. You're willing to risk a BRAIN TUMOR using your cell phone every single day - who's to say you wouldn't give over control of your life to TECHNOLOGY YOU KNOW AND TRUST."



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EXCERPT FROM TECH MESSIAH

How much time do you devote in your day to prayer unto your false gods? You cannot lie to us. Do not say that you would never do such things. We've been watching you. You spend hours worshipping your computer. You decorate your facebook to appease vanity. You seek solace in your cell phone. You take pride in your car. You boast about the size of your television. You wear your thumb drive like jewelry - on a necklace for all to see. You are accused of being a follower of the TECH MESSIAH. You are accused of telling others of this false religion. Don't try to deny the accusations. Is it not you that preaches almost daily to your friends and family on the benefits of owning an Apple? Was it not you that texted your entire friend list letting them know when you bought the new cell phone? Did you not invite your buddies over to watch the Super Bowl when Best Buy delivered your plasma television? You infect everyone you come in contact with. You fill their heads with dreams of heaven on earth. Salvation at the touch of a button. The washing away of all sin beeming forth from a sequence of lights and glowing bulbs.

Not Now John it's Euphonic Dissonance approaching Pink Floyd

Brian brings news on Euphonic Dissonance's newest endeavor -



Euphonic Dissonance will be taking on the kings of progressive rock - Pink Floyd - by covering their hit song "Not Now John". Some of you are no doubt shaking your heads and asking "which Pink Floyd song is that? I don't remember that one. Why don't they just cover that WE DON'T NEED NO EDUCATION song?" Well here's a video to refresh your memory because we love you.

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Still some of you that aren't hard core Floyd fans are still shaking your head and that's okay. "Not Now John" is not one of Pink Floyd's more popular tracks. Featured on the FINAL CUT album - it was the only single to be released from that album and upon release it was butchered by the censors because it contained the word FUCK. In the music video for the song the phrase FUCK ALL THAT is changed to STUFF ALL THAT. Lame - so lame.

I chose "Not Now John" for multiple reasons.

First and foremost - I must confess I am a huge Roger Waters fan. Yeah, I'm one of those Floydian snobs that won't listen to anything that doesn't have Roger on it. Yes, sad but true. I like the other stuff but I just haven't had the willpower to get any of it on album or single. I know I'm going to catch hell for saying that and I look forward to your scathing remarks. But I just really enjoy the lyrical rantings of Roger Waters and for me the Final Cut album was his greatest work with Pink Floyd - perhaps his greatest work ever. The lyrics, written by Roger Waters, deal with war (particularly the Falklands War) and criticism of UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher (called Maggie in the song), as well as general criticisms of the greed and corruption that Waters saw as dangers to society. Being an America citizen and having witnessed THE GREAT AMERICAN EMPIRE stretch across the globe I have no problem understanding exactly where Roger was coming from when he wrote this in 1983. He was angry with his government much the same way many of us in America are angry with our government now. This brilliant expression of hostility towards corrupt institution and the grand display of political statement are a huge reason I chose this song.

Secondly, we're a progressive industrial rock band - we had to do at least one progressive rock cover song. You understand - don't you? Just living up to the namesake.

And third, I've always been astounded by the guitar work of David Gilmore and this gives me a chance to do a very poor rendition of his work. His solo in this song is thrilling to hear and I only hope that I can get somewhat close to that feeling in my performance. All that string bending sh*t hurts the fingers!!!! But it will be worth it.

You can expect to hear this new song very soon. Bass drum and organ tracks have been recorded and I'm in the process of adding the guitar. In the meantime here are the lyrics for "Not Now John".

NOT NOW JOHN - PINK FLOYD - LYRICS

Not Now John lyrics are property and copyright of it's owners. Lyrics are provided for educational purposes only.

fuck all that we've got to get on with these
got to compete with the wily japanese
there's too many home fires burning
and not enough trees
so fuck all that
we've got to get on with these
can't stop lose job mind gone silicon
what bomb get away pay day make hay
break down need fix big six
clickity click hold on oh no brrrrrrrrrring bingo!
make em laugh make em cry make em dance in the aisles
make em pay make em stay make em feel ok

not now john
we've got to get on with the film show
hollywood waits at the end of the rainbow
who cares what it's all about
as long as the kids go
not now john
got to get on with the show

hang on john
we've got to get on with this
i don't know what it is
but it fits on here like this ...
come at the end of the shift
we'll go and get pissed
but not now john
i've got to get on with this

hold on john
i think there's something good on
i used to read books but ...
it could be the news
or some other amusement
or it could be reusable shows

fuck all that we've got to get on with these
got to compete with the wily japanese
no need to worry about the vietnamese
got to bring the russian bear to his knees
well, maybe not the russian bear
maybe the swedes
we showed argentina
now let's go and show these
make us feel tough
and won't maggie be pleased
nah nah nah nah nah nah!

Not Now John lyrics are property and copyright of it's owners. Lyrics are provided for educational purposes only.

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Winner of the Ministry - Psalm 69 Remake Contest is ....

Brian of Euphonic Dissonance with news on the results of the Ministry|Tunecore|Fix - Remake Psalm 69 Contest ....

The winners for the Ministry|Tunecore|Fix - Remake Psalm 69 Contest have been announced and sorry to say it's not Euphonic Dissonance. Yeah, I know - bummer huh? It's okay though. We were so excited to be able to work on the music of this impressive industrial rock band. Ministry defines industrial rock and we can't wait to see the new documentary movie when it comes out in theaters.



So who won? The prize - be featured on Fix: The Ministry Movie soundtrack -- goes to --- BOTH Deadly Apples from Canada and Voltergeist from Scotland. Wow, we only expected one band to win but they throw us this crazy curveball. Two bands will be featured on the album. Voltergeist's take on the song is titled 69 Psalmpled. This half-time dub stomper will lull you off into a world where the sheeple happily accept their fate. It's quite an entrancingly dark track. Great work Voltergeist.

Unfortunately, at the time of posting this blog - I've been unable to find Deadly Apples version of the song anywhere on the internet. Please leave a comment if you know the location of their song.

Don't fret Euphonic Dissonance fans - the life of our version of the song is far from over. I felt rushed in creating the mix of this song because we waited until the last minute and were up against a deadline. I think the song can be vastly improved and maybe included on the upcoming Tech Messiah album. Wouldn't that be cool? Or perhaps re-released when the FIX movie comes out. Also cool. Who knows what will happen but you can expect to hear this song again and it will improve. Psalm 69 - ReWired Sheep may still find a higher place in the progressive industrial works of Euphonic Dissonance. Stay tuned.

UPDATE: Feb15, 2011 - Tunecore has posted a blog on the winners and there is a link to the Deadly Apples version of the song there. CLICK HERE to check it out.

Vaccinations : Really Zombie Mind Control

Ask yourself the following question: Is it possible that a secret organization might be trying to reprogram your internal matrix by adding nanotechnology to your vaccinations and flu shots? Could that ever happen?



No! Sounds silly doesn't it? But then you start to think about how the FDA keeps failing the american people and you begin to wonder. You look at the destroyed economy - the world collapsing around you - driving by so many empty buildings - entire towns looking like desolate zombie wastelands. When will this madness end??!!! And then you start to think it just might be possible - someone could place subtle messages delivered to our lazy human brains inside a syringe allowing it to be injected directly into our bodies via the common flu shot. The flu shot that the media keeps telling you is absolutely essential for your survival. Why are they in such a hurry? What's their motivation?

And then the birds begin to fall from the sky - dead!!! And then the fish. And then you read this...

From The Bohol Standard Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

WARNING: Drug Cartel behind spread of HINI Virus?

**World leading drug-industry investigators have uncovered stunning documents proving an international drug ring, operating from New York City, is behind the H1N1 swine flu fright and vaccination preparations.

Dr. Leonard G. Horowitz, America's leading consumer health expert, and Sherri Kane, an investigative journalist, have released shocking proof in legal affidavits that leaders of a private global biotechnology "trust" are behind everything you ever heard about pandemic flu, including its origin and alleged prevention via vaccinations. Their documents, being sent by attorneys to the FBI this week, evidence powerful industrialists are operating a crime ring within the "Partnership for New York City " (PNYC), and are behind the pandemic's creation, media persuasions, vaccination preparations, and health official promotions seen everywhere from supermarkets to health clinics.**

And then you stop and realize that the war has already begun. The Tech Messiah is inside of everyone. Anyone who has received a inoculation or injection of any kind can now be remapped - redesigned - reprogrammed. They can be turned into Nano Controlled Zombies at the flip of a switch.

Scary, huh? Let's all take a moment to relax - sit back and enjoy the soothing sounds of progressive industrial band Euphonic Dissonance. Now take a deep breath - try to focus - cause we gotta get more ammo before the zombies arrive.

First TECH MESSIAH ZOMBIE seen in Louisiana

Euphonic Dissonance brings you the hot breaking news from the front of the TECH MESSIAH conflict.

We now have pictorial evidence of the existence of TECH MESSIAH zombies. This first picture was taken in Louisiana. We call these poor creatures INQUISITOR ZOMBIES. Their only purpose in life is to expose those who don't support the TECH MESSIAH movement. Bringing heretics back to council so that they can be brought to confession.



This picture was caught on a hunter's deer-cam. He chooses to remain anonymous but says the pic was taken on a reserve in Berwick near Morgan City. The viewer says the cam itself was busted when it was found, but the SIM card was still in it and so was this image. CLICK HERE to see the original news blog.

As the Tech Messiah rises you can expect to hear more of these sitings in the future. We will keep you updated on all these new events as they unfold. Thanks for reading our blog and be sure to download our music so that you'll have it to listen to during the apocalypse.

New Updated Song Lyrics for CONTAGION - a song about zombies

Brian brings us a new Euphonic Dissonance song in the works - - -

Well, it's almost finished. The song lyrics for our zombie anthem are almost finished. Sarah will be adding her part to this song and then the lyrics will be complete. We're all excited to see what she produces. Once this is completed we can move on to recording the vocals. Those of you that are fans of the zombie genre (i.e. - The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, Dawn Of The Dead, Dead Rising) - you are going to love this song.



This song's lyrics are more akin to 28 Days Later because in our story it's all about a weird infectious disease spreading through the population and turning them into zombies - but there's a twist - and we're not gonna tell you exactly what it is just yet. Care to venture a guess?

Here are the lyrics to date. The song is now properly called CONTAGION.

CONTAGION (unfinished)
(previously titled Zombie Song or ZippityZipZip)

©2011 – Euphonic Dissonance / Aromatone Records

VERSE #1

A pattern of unusual illness
The news warned us
No one listened
A communicable disease they said
Person to person they said
Fluid – skin – inhalation they said
Symptoms within ten minutes
We’ve gotta get out of here
Full infestation in fifteen
Gotta get out of here
Spread of contamination
Rise in investigation
Fever, fatigue, cough, chest pain
Then you change
It’s happening everywhere
A nationwide scare
Bioelectric robotic microsurgery
Nano-machines in living cells
And I don’t want to change
Don’t want to be one of those things

VERSE #2

Pack food, water, supplies
They run fast
Gotta keep it light
Only the things we need to survive
Flashlight, first aid kit, army knife
Lots of guns and ammo
Maybe steal us a sweet ride
Batteries and hand crank radio
Gotta stay alive
Mostly travel at night
Sneak around
Stay out of sight
We should have seen this coming
Should have seen the signs
Many gave themselves freely
To be redesigned
With promises of better lifestyle
Better health
Better living
We took it all in stride
Now we struggle to survive
Civilization takes a dive
Afraid I’m losing my mind
They try to get in from the outside
Move to higher ground
Find a place to hide
Hermetical seal
Board up the windows
Lock ourselves inside
Synthetic technology
Reprogram your thinking
Oh babe, I don’t want to change
Don’t want to be one of those things

VERSE #3

Let’s get out
Before they shut down this town
Witness societies breakdown
Sick people line the streets
People kill for something to eat
Don’t stop moving
Constant threat
Point and click
Either them or us
Keep your eyes open
Look for signs – symptoms
Computer controlled dosing
Reprogram thinking
Alterations of the mind
Remove some of the safeties
Out of our senses
Now out of control
Our creation destroys us
And rightfully so
Bioelectric robotic implant
Nano-machines inside
And I don’t want to change
Don’t want to be one of those things

CHORUS

Dance
I’m on fire
And this city will burn

Well, there you have it. The almost finished lyrics for Euphonic Dissonance's new zombie anthem. Please, leave a comment and tell us what you think.

Psalm 69 Ad Campaign launch and Link to Euphonic Dissonance Website

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Euphonic Dissonance rolls out their new promo campaign for the Psalm 69 - ReWired Sheep song. We recently had the opportunity to work on this phenomenal track originally recorded by industrial music giants Ministry.

Our digital music distribution website of choice is a website called Tunecore.com. We like it there. It's cozy and you can warm your feet next to their virtual fire. Plus, they allow Euphonic Dissonance to distribute music to anyone who has access to iTunes, Amazon, MySpace Music, eMusic, Napster (who still uses Napster?) - yeah, lots of kick ass sites.

Welly well, Tunecore decides to have this over-the-top contest where they team-up with Paul Barker from Ministry and release the bass part and all the samples for their hit song Psalm 69. Contestants were encouraged to make the song their own and that's exactly what we did. Here is our new ad for Psalm 69 - ReWired Sheep. Just click on it to be magically moved to iTunes and hear a sample of our new song. Below the picture you will find html code that you can copy and add to your website if you'd like to help us promote this amazing new song. We appreciate the help.

COPY CODE BELOW:

<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=S8K5aDbCva0&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Fpsalm-69-rewired-sheep-feat%252Fid412736329%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store"><img src="http://euphonicdissonance.net/Psalm%2069%20iTunes%20Single%20Promo.jpg" alt="Psalm 69 - Rewired Sheep (feat. Ministry) - Single - Euphonic Dissonance"</a>

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And speaking of help ... we want to thank Matt Hayes on Facebook for helping improve our performance. Yeah, he's better than Viagra. Matt asked if he could help promote Euphonic Dissonance and made us realize how unprepared we were for such a request. He's the reason we wrote this blog and we think he deserves a reward. Matt Hayes on Facebook you are now officially the FIRST PERSON TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY of the song PSALM 69 - REWIRED SHEEP. Hope you like the song. We''ll contact you on Facebook and we'll work out the details of getting an mp3 sent to you.

And to help you in your quest to promote our music we're providing you with a banner link to our official webpage below. And again, we've place the html code to post the banner on a website directly under the picture. We appreciate all the new friends Matt has introduced us to. Thanks Matt.

COPY CODE BELOW:

<a href="http://www.euphonicdissonance.net"><img src="http://euphonicdissonance.net/euphonic_dissonance_website_ad.jpg" alt="" /></a>

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And here is a promotional TECH MESSIAH poster - background - maybe future album cover for everyone to download and do with as they like. Click the image if you want this bad boy in full size. It's kinda big.



Hope to see that on all the backgrounds of all the laptops at the local Starbucks soon.

Well, everyone have fun in this new year and expect more stuff soon from Progressive Industrial Band - Euphonic Dissonance. Oh, and we'll even include the html code for the closing blog ad which links to our iTunes general store.

COPY CODE BELOW:

<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=S8K5aDbCva0&amp;offerid=146261&amp;type=3&amp;subid=0&amp;tmpid=1826&amp;RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Falbum%252Ftransitions%252Fid216377251%253Fuo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30" target="itunes_store"><img style="border: 0;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/kilsbaine/Euphonic%20Dissonance/EDiTunesMoonRock.jpg" alt="Transitions - Euphonic Dissonance" /></a>

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